Harbor with a Large Tower (Le Port de mer à la grosse tour)

Claude Lorrain, ca. 1641

The image shows a harbor scene with maritime activities. Men are loading goods onto small boats near the shore. A cylindrical stone structure is on the left, with sailing ships docked behind it. The landscape extends towards the horizon where more ships are sailing. The etching features detailed linework, a monochromatic sepia tone, and a sky with fine lines suggesting clouds. Small birds are flying in the sky.
Kunstenaar
Claude Lorrain
Datering
ca. 1641
Soort
Prent
Techniek
etching on laid paper
Afmetingen
sheet (trimmed to and within plate mark): 13,2 × 19,8 cm
Collectie
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licentie
Publiek domein, CC0

Beeldbeschrijving

The image shows a harbor scene with maritime activities. Men are loading goods onto small boats near the shore. A cylindrical stone structure is on the left, with sailing ships docked behind it. The landscape extends towards the horizon where more ships are sailing. The etching features detailed linework, a monochromatic sepia tone, and a sky with fine lines suggesting clouds. Small birds are flying in the sky.

Claude Lorrain